Tesla receives 30‑day extension to answer NHTSA Cybercab safety audit
Tesla was granted a 30‑day extension by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to respond to a Special Order on its Cybercab robotaxi certification. The new deadline is October 30, 2026, after the company asked for an eight‑week extension to November 20, 2026. NHTSA’s order contains 21 specific requests and covers roughly 1,000 Cybercab vehicles. The agency warned that failure to comply could trigger civil penalties of up to $27,874 per day, capped at $139.4 million.
Why it matters
The agency’s order requires Tesla to provide sworn answers by October 30, 2026 or face daily civil penalties of up to $27,874, with a total cap of $139.4 million, and possible criminal liability, which could affect the company’s rollout plans for the Cybercab fleet.
Key facts
- 1NHTSA granted Tesla a 30‑day extension, moving the response deadline to October 30, 2026. eletric-vehicles.com
- 2Tesla originally requested an eight‑week extension that would have moved the deadline to November 20, 2026. eletric-vehicles.com
- 3The Special Order contains 21 separate requests for information. eletric-vehicles.com
- 4The audit covers approximately 1,000 Cybercab vehicles. eletric-vehicles.com
- 5Civil penalties can reach $27,874 per day, with a maximum cap of $139.4 million. eletric-vehicles.com
- 6The Cybercab lacks permanently attached manual controls such as a steering wheel, pedals and side mirrors. eletric-vehicles.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 3 of 3 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.